By embracing the practice of gratitude, you aren't only building a better life for yourself, but you're also improving the world around you. Don't underestimate the effect that a single kind word can have on someone's day or even their whole year. Grateful people are quick to notice the good in others and point it out. That's the power of gratitude in action.
If gratitude came easily, you would already be doing it, but for many of us, it isn't our default way of thinking. At one level, that's a reflection of our culture. We are bombarded, by messages that tell us to want more, be better, or dislike those who have what we don't. It's become normal to focus on what's bothering us and complain about what isn't good enough in our lives. Thankfully, it's never too late to change this.
There's no secret formula to becoming a more grateful person; it's just a choice you make over and over. For many people, one of the most powerful ways to begin is simply reflecting on what they have to be grateful for as a daily habit.
Start you grateful journey today and enjoy the amazing benefits - and then spread those benefits on those around you.
By Mike Donghia
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